RECENT ARRIVALS

By David Hart Dyke

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) On 25th May, 1982 the destroyer HMS Coventry, commanded by the author, was attacked by Argentine A-4 Skyhawk aircraft whilst on anti-aircraft picket duty in Falkland Sound. She was hit by 3 bombs killing 19 of her crew and leaving many more badly injured. Capsizing within minutes, she would finally sink the following day off pebble Island. This book was adapted by the BBC into a documentary 'Sea of Fire', which was shown in June 2007. (Published: 2007) (Publisher: Atlantic Books London) (ISBN: 9781843545903) (Pagination: 272pp. illustrations, maps) (Condition: Fine in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

By Max Hastings and Simon Jenkins

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) Max Hastings accompanied the Task Force and was present at many of the major actions at sea and on land during the 1982 Falklands campaign. Meanwhile, in London and Washington, Simon Jenkins traced every political and diplomatic twist in the crisis. This is probably the definitive account of the operation. (Published: 1997) (Publisher: Pan Books) (ISBN: 0330352849) (Pagination: 384pp, numerous b/w photos & ills) (Condition: Good in card cover) UL-XXXXXX

By Max Arthur

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) A collection of first-hand accounts of experiences in the Falklands War. Includes the Argentine Invasion, the bombing of Task Force ships, the Galahad disaster, the Battle of Darwin/Goose Green, the attacks on Mount Longdon, Mount Harriet, Two Sisters and Tumbledown. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Sidgwick and Jackson) (ISBN: 0283992492) (Pagination: 338pp.illustrations.) (Condition: Pages browning. very good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

By Hugh McManners

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) Drawing upon the vast resources of the Imperial War Museum's Sound Archive, and containing previously unpublished material this presents the first complete oral history of the Falklands War. From the initial invasion of the islands to the British landings to the Argentine surrender and its aftermath, the book is a unique and essential chronicle of the conflict from all sides and perspectives. (Published: 2007) (Publisher: Ebury Press) (ISBN: 9780091908805) (Pagination: 479pp, map,illustrations.) (Condition: Fine in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) The war in the Falklands from the Argentine invasion to their defeat and the surrender in Port Stanley. A photo record, with numerous battlefield photos, by The Sunday Express Magazine Team. (Published: 1982) (Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson) (ISBN: 0297782029) (Pagination: 154pp, 350 col & b/w photos. Large format) (Condition: Very good in pictorial boards,) UL-XXXXXX

By Editor Peter Way

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) This contemporary partwork has been professionally rebound in black boards. The collectible volume relives the dramatic events in the Spring of 1982, when the Argentine Junta, desperate to restore its popularity at home, took the extraordinary decision to invade the Falkland Islands. The conflict dominated world headlines as British forces conducted a bravely fought and skilfully directed military campaign to recapture the Islands. This is a chronological account of the campaign and the key factors that enabled Britain to succeed against all odds. (Published: 1983) (Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Books) (Pagination: Large format, 448pp, c1500 colour & b/w photos & illustrations) (Condition: 14 copies bound in black boards with gilt spine titles) UL-XXXXXX

By Paul Eddy and Magnus Linklater

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) This is the full story of the campaign for the Falklands in 1982, written by the Sunday Times Insight Team. From the corridors of Whitehall to an Argentinian minefield, the authors used their daily coverage of the war plus additional accounts from those whose stories could not be published at the time. Journalists from the paper reported from the Task Force, from Argentina and from the Falkland Islands themselves as the invasion started. (Published: 1982) (Publisher: Sphere Books) (ISBN: 0722182821) (Pagination: 274pp.illustrations) (Condition: Mass market paperback. Good) UL-XXXXXX

By Sir Lawrence Freedman

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) The origins of the April, 1982 war. The book describes the long dispute between Argentina and Britain over the sovereignty of the Islands, the difficulties faced by successive governments in finding a way to reconcile the opposed interests of the Argentines and the islanders, and the constant struggle to keep the Islands viable. In March 1982 what started as an apparently trivial incident over an illegal landing by scrap-metal merchants on the island of South Georgia turned into a major crisis. Drawing on official papers the author charts the growing realisation within the British government of the seriousness of the situation, culminating in the Argentine invasion. (Published: 2005) (Publisher: Routledge, Keegan & Paul) (ISBN: 0714652067) (Pagination: 253pp, biblio, index) (Condition: Fine in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

By Sir Lawrence Freedman

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) In the second volume, War and Diplomacy, the author provides a detailed and authoritative account of one of the most extraordinary periods in recent British political history and a vivid portrayal of a government at war. After the shock of the Argentine invasion of the Falklands in April 1982, Margaret Thatcher faced the crisis that came to define her premiership as she determined to recover the islands. The book covers all aspects of the campaign  economic and diplomatic as well as military and describes in dramatic detail events such as the sinking of the Belgrano, the battle of Goose Green and the final push to Stanley. (Published: 2005) (Publisher: Routledge, Keegan & Paul) (ISBN: 0714652075) (Pagination: 253pp, biblio, index) (Condition: Fine in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

By Major-General Julian Thompson

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) Faded spine on dustjacket. The author commanded the assault landings on the Falklands during the 1982 war with Argentina, and later led the advance on Port Stanley, the Island's capital. An outstanding commander, his account of the planning, landing and the advance across the Islands provide graphic clarity to the, often overwhelming logistical problems and the appalling conditions his men had to endure. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Guild Publishing) (Pagination: xviii + 201pp, 9 b/w photos, col photos, maps) (Condition: Good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

By Bryan Perrett

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) The War for the Falklands was an effective test of much of the equipment of Britain's fighting services. This book analyses the results achieved by Sidewinders and Exocets. It also describes the ships, aircraft, missiles and other weapons used during the battle. (Published: 1982) (Publisher: Blandford Press) (ISBN: 0713713151) (Pagination: 152pp illustrations.maps.) (Condition: vg in edge torn dw) UL-XXXXXX

By Major-General Julian Thompson

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) Faded spine on d/w. The author commanded the assault landings on the Falklands during the 1982 war with Argentina, and later led the advance on Port Stanley, the Island's capital. An outstanding commander, his account of the planning, landing and the advance across the Islands provide graphic clarity to the, often overwhelming logistical problems and the appalling conditions his men had to endure. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Leo Cooper) (ISBN: 0436520524) (Pagination: xviii + 201pp, 9 b/w photos, col photos, maps) (Condition: Vg in g d/w) UL-XXXXXX

By Linda Kitson

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) The author was the only official war artist attached to the British Forces for the Falklands War. This is a selection from the 400 drawings she made during the operation on board SS Canberra, transferring at South Georgia, the San Carlos landings, deployment at Goose Green, Fitzroy, Darwin and finally Stanley. Each illustration is annotated by the artist. (Published: 1982) (Publisher: Mitchell Beazley) (Pagination: 115pp, 97 illustrations, 2 maps. large format) (Condition: storage wear, g/vg) UL-XXXXXX